Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1049700

Virginian Tiger Moth or Yellow Woolybear Moth
Spilosoma virginica

Observation date: June 21, 2015
Submitted by: 16mfroeba
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The moth landed on my arm and left a strange smell along with burning hives. There were black rings around its legs which are not visible in the pictures.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rickypatterson
Verified date: November 02, 2016
Coordinator notes: Possibly Spilosoma virginica – Virginian Tiger Moth. SAT
Checklist region(s): United States, Louisiana, Plaquemines Parish